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Jessie Gray

Jessie Gray

Summary

Test Engineer with a 1st Class Computer Science degree and hands-on experience across web, mobile, and analytics testing. Known for uncovering critical issues through thoughtful exploratory testing and supporting fast, high-quality releases. Brings strong collaboration, a detail-driven mindset, and a deep understanding of what makes software reliable in the real world.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Test Engineer

Business Insider | Belfast
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained and expanded test coverage in Testmo across multiple product areas, and created reusable templates for GA4 validation.
  • Conducted exploratory testing for new features and site changes.
  • Supported rebrand testing across web and mobile platforms.
  • Collaborated with developers and analysts to ensure test coverage aligned with business goals.

QA Analyst

Hush Ltd | London
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Led testing for bi-weekly sprints across web and mobile.
  • Automated GA4 data checks for analytics validation.
  • Logged/tracked defects in Jira.
  • Executed exploratory and post-release testing.
  • Supported release readiness with cross-browser and post-deployment smoke testing.

QA Analyst

Intapp | Belfast
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Wrote test plans and ran exploratory, smoke, and regression tests.
  • Managed defects in Azure DevOps.
  • Contributed to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Supported agile delivery of new features.

Test Engineer (intern)

Cybersource, Visa | Belfast
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
  • Performed SQL validation, transition and session-based testing.
  • Supported development of the TMS API product.
  • Mentored interns and contributed to refining team-wide test practices.
  • Organised a session-based testing initiative that led to discovery of key defects.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Computer Science (with Industrial placement)

University of Newcastle
2017 - 2021

Skills

SKILLS

Technical Tools

  • Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, JMeter, Postman, SQL Server, Testmo

Automation

  • Smoke Testing, CI/CD, GA4 Validation, API Testing

Testing Methods

  • Exploratory, Regression, Integration, Transition

Process & Practices

  • Agile, SDLC, Test Planning, Defect Management

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
  • Newcastle PLUS Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Test Engineer

Business Insider | Belfast
07.2024 - Current

QA Analyst

Hush Ltd | London
11.2022 - 07.2024

QA Analyst

Intapp | Belfast
06.2021 - 11.2022

Test Engineer (intern)

Cybersource, Visa | Belfast
06.2019 - 08.2020

BSc (Hons) - Computer Science (with Industrial placement)

University of Newcastle
2017 - 2021
Jessie Gray